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Healthier Mac-N-Cheese Soup with Spinach

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 319kcal
Author Brenda Bennett

Ingredients

  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 10 ounces brown rice pasta shells
  • 8 ounces fresh or frozen spinach
  • 2 cups milk I used 1%
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat or gluten free flour
  • 2 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta.
  • Return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked.
  • Add chopped spinach and cook about 5 more minutes until it is wilted and heated through.
  • In a small bowl whisk together milk and flour.
  • Stir into pasta mixture and cook until thickened.
  • Stir in cheese and continue to stir until it melts.

Notes

Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 9*

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 415mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g